City access
Pedestrianised streets and controlled parking are planned for at the survey, not discovered on the day.
Family-run in Chichester since 1948
House removals in Chichester
Chichester is home. Allman has been a family-run removals and storage business here since 1948, and the owners still plan and work on the moves themselves. If you're moving within the city, into it, or out of it, this guide covers what to think about first.
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The short answer
To plan a smooth house move in Chichester, book a survey 4 to 8 weeks ahead, check parking and access at both addresses (especially in the city centre and conservation areas), decide early what needs packing or storing, and keep your completion date flexible with a storage fallback. Allman, a Chichester family firm since 1948, offers a free survey in person or by WhatsApp video and a no-obligation quote.
Planning a move in Chichester
Chichester packs a lot of variety into a small city: Georgian and older townhouses inside the city walls and around the Pallants, Victorian and Edwardian streets, family homes in areas like Summersdale and Parklands, and newer developments on the edges. Each needs a different plan for vehicles, crew and carry distances.
Period properties
Stairs, doors and floors are protected, with furniture dismantled and rebuilt where needed.
Storage on hand
A Chichester firm with storage means a slipped completion date doesn't derail your move.
Moving in the city centre and conservation areas
Much of central Chichester sits within a conservation area, and the main shopping streets are largely pedestrianised. Loading close to the front door is not always possible, so the survey is where we work out where the vehicle can safely stop, how far items need to be carried, and whether a smaller vehicle shuttling to a larger one makes more sense.
On-street parking is controlled in many parts of the city. If a vehicle needs to stand on the road outside your home, it's worth checking early whether a bay suspension or permission is needed. We'll tell you at the survey whether we think it's required, so you have time to arrange it.
Period homes, stairs and heirlooms
Older Chichester houses often have narrow staircases, tight turns and original doors and floors that are worth protecting. Large wardrobes, beds and dining tables are measured at the survey and dismantled and reassembled where needed, rather than forced through a doorway on the day.
Antiques, artwork, mirrors, clocks and pianos are wrapped properly and carried by the same team who planned the move. If you have a piece that matters more than its price tag suggests, point it out at the survey and it'll be planned for individually.
Timing a Chichester move
Chichester has a busy events calendar, and traffic around the city can build during major Goodwood events in the summer and early autumn. If your date is flexible, avoiding those days usually makes for a calmer move. If it isn't, we plan earlier starts and routes around it.
Chains are common, and completion dates move. Short- or long-term storage means your belongings can be collected on the day you leave and delivered when your new home is ready, without two moving crews or a rushed weekend.
Your Chichester moving checklist
- 1Book your free survey as soon as you have a likely move window
- 2Ask whether parking permission is needed at either address
- 3Point out antiques, artwork, pianos and heirlooms during the survey
- 4Decide what's being packed for you and what you'll pack yourself
- 5Agree a storage fallback in case completion slips
- 6Confirm the date with Allman as soon as you exchange
Questions about moving in Chichester
Are you based in Chichester?+
Yes. Allman Removals & Storage is a family-run business based in Chichester, West Sussex, established in 1948 and run today by brothers Storry and Simon Thrower.
How far ahead should I book a removal in Chichester?+
As early as you can once you have a likely move window. A survey 4 to 8 weeks ahead gives time to plan vehicles, packing and any parking arrangements. Shorter notice is sometimes possible, so it's always worth asking.
Do I need parking permission for a removal lorry in Chichester?+
It depends on the street. Many areas have controlled parking. We'll advise at the survey whether we think a bay suspension or permission is needed so you can arrange it in good time.
Can you move antiques and pianos in Chichester?+
Yes. Antiques, artwork and pianos are wrapped and handled carefully by the same experienced team from start to finish.
Do you offer a free survey in Chichester?+
Yes. Allman offers a free survey in person or by WhatsApp video, followed by a tailored, no-obligation quote.
Can you store our furniture if our completion dates don't line up?+
Yes. Short- and long-term storage is available, so belongings can be collected, stored and delivered when your new home is ready.
General guidance, last reviewed September 2026. Always check parking, permits and event dates for your own addresses.
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